Used Bernina Sewing Machines

sewing machines

(sewing machine) a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing

(Sewing machine) An appliance that greatly increases the speed with which sewing projects can be completed. These machines can complete innumerable functions that range from simple stitches to complicated, computerized embroidery.

A machine with a mechanically driven needle for sewing or stitching cloth

(sewing machine) Any mechanical or electromechanical device used to stitch cloth or other material; normally uses two threads to form lock stitches

bernina

The Bernina Pass (el. 2328 m.) (Passo del Bernina) is a high mountain pass in the Bernina Range of the Alps, in the canton of Graubunden (Grisons) in eastern Switzerland. It connects the famous resort town of St.

Bernina District is an administrative district in the canton of Graubunden, Switzerland. It has an area of 237.2 km? and has a population of (as of).

I have a three-year-old Viking Huskystar 215, which has been great for all my sewing projects, from making handbags and clothes to light quilting. It came with a 25-year warranty so I can take it in for free tune-ups once a year, which is a huge bonus. I've bought some extra feet and accessories for sewing vinyl, but besides that it's been perfect right out of the box. I learned to sew on a 1960s Singer, which I loved, but it was a little moody when it came to heavier-weight and stretch fabrics--the tension just snarled up and freaked out, and I had to take it to be serviced over and over again. So the Huskystar has been a dream so far, and it has handled every craft project I've tried beautifully. I'd love to upgrade to a Bernina someday, but in the meantime my Viking and I are very happy together!
I also have a BabyLock Eclipse serger, which is wonderful. I love using it, but absolutely hate threading it, so I cheat by tying my new threads to the current ones and pulling them through. I usually use the 3-thread option for most projects.
update 7/08: I've sold the Huskystar to a friend and no longer have the manual - sorry I can't help with requests for that! Maybe Viking sells copies of it directly?

ODC Companion

My half term companion - sewing machine and pins because you can't use one without the other!